Educational Tours are offered at the Catawba County EcoComplex (Blackburn Landfill and Landfill Gas-to-Energy Facility) and

Republic Services Recycling Facility To learn more contact:

Amanda Kain, Waste Reduction Coordinator/Educator

Utilities and Engineering Department P.O. Box 389, Newton, NC 28658

(828) 465-8217 / amandak@catawbacountync.gov

www.catawbacountync.gov

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For residents living in the MUNICIPAL areas of Catawba County, contact numbers are provided below to learn about municipal recycling.

City of Claremont 828-459-7009 Town of Brookford 828-322-4903 City of Conover 828-464-4808 Town of Catawba 828-241-2215 City of Hickory 828-323-7500 Town of Longview 828-322-3921 City of Newton 828-695-4294 Town of Maiden 828-428-5000

NC STATE LANDFILL BANS

State environmental officials encourage North Carolinians to do their part to keep recyclable materials out of Landfills. Recycling is a proven job creator in North Carolina and if we always do our best to recycle, we will grow businesses in the state, recover valuable resources, save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect landfill capacity.

Thank you for doing your part!

The following materials are BANNED from LANDFILL DISPOSAL in NC and MUST be RECYCLED.

Aluminum cans Televisions Antifreeze White goods (appliances) Computer equipment Whole scrap tires Lead acid batteries Wooden pallets Motor oil and filters Yard waste Plastic bottles

Beverage containers from ABC permitted facilities.

Fluorescent lighting and Mercury thermostats are banned from disposal in any unlined landfill.

Residential Guide

CURBSIDE COLLECTION SERVICES

The automated waste collection system uses one type of roll-out cart that will be serviced by auto-mated equipment.

This means that only one person will be operating the truck and no one will be riding on the back, making the process faster and safer.

The roll-out carts provided by Republic Services are stable and designed to not blow over, even in high winds. Lids are attached and snug-fitting to keep out pests and animals. The carts also have a smooth interior, making cleaning easier.

TO HELP SERVE YOU BETTER, REMEMBER TO:

Please place all carts within 4 feet of the curb with the handle and wheels facing away from the street.

Make sure the carts are at least 4 feet from trees, mailboxes, cars, other carts, yard waste, recyclables or any other obstruction.

Only items that are placed in the carts will be collected by the automated truck. Due to safety reasons, please do not leave trash or garbage outside the roll-out carts.

If you regularly generate more household garbage and recycling than your roll-out carts will hold, call customer service at (828) 256-2158 to order an additional cart. Additional carts for rural customers may be rented for $1.50 per month. Municipal cart fees vary.

To arrange for residential curbside service, please contact

Republic Services at (828) 256-2158 and start enjoying the many benefits of the program!

CONVENIENCE CENTER

RECYCLING

Items accepted for Recycling at the five Convenience Centers is the same as the County’s Curbside Single Stream Recycling program, in addition to the following.

Additional items accepted for recycling at the Centers include: Appliances - Blackburn Scrap Metal - Blackburn Antifreeze - Blackburn & Bethany Cooking Oil & Grease - Blackburn, Bethany, Cooksville and Oxford. Motor Oil & Filters - Blackburn, Bethany, Cooksville and Oxford.

BULKY WASTE

Bulky Waste (furniture, chairs, mattresses) disposal is offered at all County Convenience Centers and the Blackburn Landfill, fees apply.

Additionally, Republic Services will provide bulky waste collection service (only to existing residential customers) on an on-call basis for a fee of $35 per pick up load.

SOLIDWASTE AND

RECYCLING

CONVENIENCE CENTERS

Blackburn Convenience Center 3864 Rocky Ford Rd Newton, NC 28658 (704) 462-2496 Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Bethany Church Rd Convenience Center 2436 Bethany Church Rd Newton, NC 28658 (828) 465-4635 Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 6:00pm Tuesday through Saturday

Cooksville Convenience Center 3659 Rhoney Farm Rd Vale, NC 28168 (704) 462-1497 Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 6:00pm Friday & Saturday

Oxford Convenience Center 4637 Lookout Dam Rd Catawba, NC 28609 (828) 241-3774 Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 6:00pm Wednesday through Sunday

Sherrills Ford Convenience Center 8876 Sherrills Ford Rd Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 (828) 478-2248 Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 6:00pm Thursday through Sunday

Convenience Center Fees: Residential Garbage: $1.75 per bag Small Truck (6ft bed or less): $17.50 Large Truck (up to 8ft bed): $26.25 Larger loads will be sent to the Landfill.

Recycling is free of charge!

APPLIANCES AND

SCRAP METAL

Appliance and Scrap Metal recycling is available at the Blackburn Convenience Center only and the Blackburn Landfill year round during regular Landfill operating hours, free of charge.

Also, twice a year, to coincide with Litter Sweep Weeks, Republic will provide appliance collection at no charge to Republic’s existing residential customers who request collection during Litter Sweep Weeks.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

The County provides 2 one-day collection events yearly, in the Spring and Fall, to accept residential household

hazardous waste from the citizens of Catawba County, free of charge. Visit the County’s website (U&E Dept) for more

event information at www.catawbacountync.gov

WHAT ABOUT OTHER

HARD-TO-RECYCLE MATERIALS?

MEDICATION DISPOSAL

Catawba County Law Enforcement Agencies provide drop boxes at ten facilities throughout the County for safe and proper disposal of

medications and prescription drugs. Drop Box Locations: Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, Brookford,

Catawba, Claremont, Conover, Hickory, Longview, Newton, Maiden and Sherrills Ford Terrell Office.

Examples of HHW materials accepted at the one-day events: Pesticides, Herbicides, Fertilizers, Brake Fluid, Antifreeze, Gasoline, Kerosene, Motor Oil and Filters, Batteries, Lacquer, Paint Thinner, Solvents, Degreasers, Cleaners, Pool Chemicals, Fluorescent Bulbs and Tubes, Mercury, Microwaves, Electronics and Paint.

These items are not accepted: Garbage, Tires, Commercial Waste, Ammunition, Explosives, Fire Extinguishers, Medical Waste, Radioactive Materials, Unknown Chemicals and Cylinders.

Missed the event? No problem, call STAT Inc at 828-396-2304, fees may apply.

TIRES

Residents may bring up to five (5) tires per year to the Blackburn Land-fill, Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm, free of charge.

Tires must be free of mud and water and rims must be removed before disposing. Please call (704) 462-1348 for further instructions.

PLASTIC BAGS

The best way to recycle Plastic Bags is to return them back to shopping centers and grocery stores located throughout Catawba County.

*Do not put plastic bags in the recycling cart*

CURBSIDE COLLECTION SERVICES For Residents living in the unincorporated areas of Catawba County

Roll-out Cart Use:

Collection occurs once a week. Please place your cart at the curb (with the cart handle facing your house) the night before or by 6:00 a.m on your designated pickup day.

Make sure all garbage is tied in plastic bags and fits inside roll-out carts with the lid closed.

Please secure all dangerous materials in separate bags in your garbage including broken glass, light bulbs, and sharp pieces of metal. This will prevent injuries for you and the collection personnel.

Collection occurs every other week on your regularly scheduled garbage day. Please place your recycling cart at the curb (with the cart handle facing your house) the night before or by 6:00 a.m on your designated pickup day.

Properly prepare your recyclables by rinsing and flattening (if possible).

Please do not bag your recycling! The single stream recycling system collects materials all together. No separation needed.

If your cart is damaged or stolen or if you have any questions about curbside services, please call Republic Services at 828-256-2158.

Recycling is a way of diverting solid waste from our landfills. It’s about turning trash into commodities. It’s a responsible, cost effective way to help solve disposal problems. Recycling helps preserve our natural resources, reduce pollution and saves energy.

Recycling Just Makes Sense!

What if I am unsure about whether something can be recycled?

Please contact the County’s Waste Reduction Office at 828-465-8217 or Republic Services at 828-256-2158 or visit the County’s website (Utilities and Engineering Dept) at www.catawbacountync.gov.

Want Curbside Pickup?

For information on residential curbside recycling and garbage pickup, please contact Republic Services at 828-256-2158.

Residential Curbside Service Fees:

Residential Recycler: $19.47 monthly (Includes cart rental) Non-Recycler: $26.49 monthly (Includes cart rental)

Additional carts for rural customers may be rented for $1.50 per month.

RECYCLING what’s it all about?

Single Stream Recycling!

YES! Please place these items in your Recycling cart:

All Plastic Bottles and Containers with Lids Wide-Mouth Plastic Containers with Lids Rigid Plastics Mixed Paper, Newspapers with Inserts, Junk

Mail, Computer Paper, Office Paper, Color Paper and Envelopes

Gift Wrapping Paper (no foil backing) Magazines, Telephone Books, Paperback Books Cardboard, Gift Boxes and Shoe Boxes Core Rolls from Toilet Paper and Paper Towels Pizza, Cereal and Food Boxes (no food debris) Milk and Juice Cartons and Boxes (no liquid) (all boxes should be flattened and placed into cart) Aluminum Cans, Steel Cans with Lids Aluminum Foil (no food debris) Glass Bottles and Jars (all colors) Empty Spray Cans (no paint cans)

NO! Please do NOT put these items in your Recycling cart:

Plastic Bags, Plastic Film or Wrap Food and Candy Wrappers Styrofoam or Foam Packaging Waxed Cardboard Rubber or Tires Hazardous Waste, Electronics and Paint Batteries Medical Waste and Supplies Glassware or Light Bulbs Clothing or Fabric Construction Debris or Yard Waste Food Waste or Household Garbage

Since 2000, Catawba County has ranked among the top 5 counties in NC for recycling and now it’s even easier to recycle through the single

stream recycling program! You can recycle the items listed below all together in your recycling cart.

RECYCLING MADE EASY!

NO Tanglers

NO Plastic Bags NO Garden Hoses NO Wire Hangers

HARD-TO-RECYCLE MATERIALS

Services offered to ALL Catawba County Residents

ELECTRONICS

RECYCLING

A permanent residential electronics collection is available

at the Blackburn Landfill year round,

free of charge.

Call 704-462-1348 for hours.

Types of acceptable electronics:

YARD WASTE

Leaves and grass clippings (debagged) are accepted at the Blackburn Landfill, free of charge.

Also, Republic Services provides a yard waste collection service (only to existing customers) to include small woody waste (wood and other yard waste such as leaves, vines, etc) on an on-call basis to customers for a fee of $2 per 32-gallon bag collected. Bags must be biodegradable.

A minimum of $20, or ten bags, would be required per service call.

PAINT

RECYCLING

A permanent residential paint

collection is available at the Blackburn

Landfill year round, free of charge.

Call 704-462-1348 for hours.

Helpful hints: Empty paint cans (no liquid or lids) can be disposed in regular household garbage. Cans that contain paint can be left in a

well-ventilated area to allow liquid to dry, and if necessary add mulch, sand, or kitty litter to accelerate the

drying process. Once the paint is completely dry it can be disposed in

the regular household garbage.

CONSTRUCTION AND

DEMOLITION

RECYCLING

The C&D Landfill and Processing area is located at the Blackburn Landfill. Asphalt, concrete, brick, and block are accepted for recycling at no charge only if material is free of steel reinforcements.

Clean and uncontaminated natural wooden pallets, furniture blocks, and wood are also recycled at the Blackburn Landfill at no charge.

For materials containing reinforcements and for treated or painted wood, refer to the fee schedule on the County’s website for more information.

Computers Laptops

Printers

Scanners

Keyboards

Cables

Mice

TVs

Cell Phones

Stereos

Speakers

Cameras

VCRs

Copiers

Calculators

iPods

Batteries

Microwaves